engineering computer science MCQ #50

What is the term for the process of predicting the outcome of a branch instruction?

engineering computer science MCQ #50

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the term for the process of predicting the outcome of a branch instruction?

    • A) Branch Prediction
    • B) Instruction Pre-fetch
    • C) Cache Pre-fetch
    • D) Speculative Execution

    Answer: Branch Prediction

    Explanation: Branch Prediction predicts the outcome of branch instructions, reducing branch penalties. NET computer science MCQs often test this core concept.